Flow Check
- Disconnect both hoses from the oil cooler pipes.
- Connect the oil cooler feed pipe (vertical/top connector) to the transaxle and the return pipe (horizontal/bottom connector) to the discharge hose (5).
- Clip the discharge hose (5) onto the empty oil drain container. See Figure
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- Confirm the transaxle is filled with transmission fluid. See CHECKING FLUID LEVEL & CONDITION
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- Start the engine with the transaxle in Park range and run for 30 seconds. A minimum of 2 qts. (1.9L) must be discharged during this 30-second run time.
- If fluid flow is greater than 2 qts. (1.9L) in 30 seconds, remove the discharge hose (5), reconnect the cooler feed and return pipes to the transaxle and refill the unit to the proper fluid level. Proceed to step 8
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- If fluid flow is less than 2 qts. (1.9L) in 30 seconds, perform the following diagnosis:
- Disconnect the oil cooler feed line at the radiator.
- Connect the discharge hose (5) to the cooler feed line.
- Clip the discharge hose (5) to the empty oil drain container. See Figure
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- Start the engine with the transaxle in Park range and run for 30 seconds. A minimum of 2 qts. (1.9L) must be discharged during this 30-second run time.
- Do the following according to the flow rate:
- Insufficient feed flow: inspect the transaxle.
- Sufficient feed flow: inspect the oil cooler return pipe and the oil cooler (and auxiliary cooler, if equipped).